Finally, we have clarity in payment in college sports: schools are now free to pay their athletes directly, with $2.8 billion in back damages to be paid out the next 10 years

We’ve been waiting on Judge Claudia Wilken to make a decision on the deal between the NCAA, its most powerful conferences and lawyers representing all Division 1 athletes. Wilken approved the NCAA vs. House settlement this weekend, all of which claimed the NCAA was illegally limiting the earning power of college athletes Checks will start getting written to athletes as soon as July 1, and if you’re an athlete that has been in college as far back as 2016, there’s back pay headed your way…how does this officially change things? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy